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prem·isePronunciation: /ˈpreməs/
Definition of premise in English:
Logic 1A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion: if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true
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- A valid inference is one where the conclusion follows from the premiss.
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- Such propositions appear only as premises, never as conclusions.
1.1An assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory: the fundamental premise of the report
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proposition, assumption, hypothesis, thesis, presupposition, postulation, postulate, supposition, presumption, surmise, conjecture, speculation, assertion, belief
1Base an argument, theory, or undertaking on: the reforms were premised on our findings
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- But he cannot invoke this common-sense reason for setting aside history, for his entire theory is premised on the idea that justice is a matter of 'history' not 'end states'.
1.1State or presuppose (something) as a premise: [ with clause] : one school of thought premised that the cosmos is indestructible
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1.2 archaic State by way of introduction: [ with clause] : I will premise generally that I hate lecturing
Late Middle English: from Old French premisse, from medieval Latin praemissa (propositio) '(proposition) set in front', from Latin praemittere, from prae 'before' + mittere 'send'.
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Customer Service, Southern Style
The issue of customer service delivery continues to gain momentum within our business. It is rewarding to see this concept taking hold and becoming a basic philosophy of our job.
Previous installments of this series outlined the organizational commitment, support and the other concerns that may help a department get started in its customer service journey (February 1999) and reviewed how to obtain and use customer feedback (April 1999). This article will look at success stories experienced by my department, the Dothan, AL, Fire Department. These case studies offer ideas and opportunities for emergency service organizations.
It's Now Part Of The Job
Late-afternoon thunderstorms are a nearly everyday occurrence in the South. When the large thunderhead clouds appear, you can expect the emergency service workload to soon pick up. First, the high winds tend to cause system problems. Wires arc, transformers explode and many false alarms will be answered because of power surges. Next, the rain seems to compel the "nuts" to drive their cars all over town, resulting in many auto accidents. But perhaps the worst part of these events is the lightning strikes - they provide a great ignition source, starting fires at random.
A few summers ago, one such storm ripped through our city. After about 10 minutes, a structural fire report was transmitted for a burning mobile home. A lightning bolt had crashed out of the sky, striking the trailer and setting it on fire. Within minutes, the fire broke out through a window and began consuming the entire home. The customer was not home, having left with the family members for Sunday dinner.
As expected, the fire spread rapidly and consumed most of the contents before we could arrive. Unfortunately, the resident, a middle-aged widow, had left the sole occupant locked in the trailer. A 5-year old German shepherd was lost in the blaze.
Upon arrival, Paramedic Engine 4 made quick work of the 40-foot single-wide home. After just a few minutes of spraying water and moving the hoseline to the far end of the trailer, the fire was darkened down. As the positive-pressure fans lifted the smoke, the search crews were able to reach the expired canine.
Minutes later, the resident returned to the realization that her home now lay in ruins. The woman's visiting daughter asked about her mother's pet. The bad news was extremely distressing on the widow. Observing the customer's reaction, the incident commander and the owner-occupancy sector officer took the daughter aside and asked permission to remove the dead animal. The remains were unsightly and our guys believed that dealing with this situation would only cause the owner more stress on an already bad day.
The city's animal control officer was dispatched and was on location within 30 minutes (a great response on a Sunday). Firefighters and the animal control officer were able to respectfully remove the pet through the rear door of the trailer, out of the sight of the distressed customer.
In days gone by, the fire department would have not considered such action as being part of our job. The dog would have been left behind for the occupant to see and remove. Although this was a very bleak day for this family, the woman's family appreciated our customer service that day.
Extending Yourself To The Customer
Another local phenomenon (during the summer) is relentless heat and high humidity. From about June through October, we enter our "other season," which is very hot, compared to the "hot season."
In the middle of a sweltering July day, we responded to an automobile fire on the southbound loop of our bypass road. As advertised, the vehicle was fully involved from bumper to bumper. Paramedic Engine 2 and Haz Mat 2 performed the honors. After locating the apparatus uphill, upwind and out of traffic, two firefighters in full turnout gear demonstrated what an elephant might look like stepping on an ant. The 1 3/4-inch attack line nearly submerged the car, stopping the fire just where the firefighters found it.
As the excitement subsided and the mop-up started, an observant fire captain noticed an elderly couple staring at the charred remains of what just minutes earlier had been a perfectly good automobile. He quickly completed a "human" size-up and determined that these two did not need to be standing in the blazing sun much longer. Further, they were from out of state and trying to return home from summer vacation on the Gulf Coast.
Knowing the engine still had some work to do at this alarm, the captain assigned a firefighter/paramedic to evaluate and stay with the pair. The captain also requested the battalion chief to be dispatched, non-emergency. When Battalion 1 arrived, the firefighter/paramedic placed the people into the "chilled" chief's buggy.
With the introductions completed, the battalion chief drove the pair to a hotel about two miles away. He ordered beverages for the man and his wife, then telephoned their insurance agent in Georgia. The agent authorized a rental car and a tow service. Via the 800MHz system, a tow truck was summoned. The captain was asked to collect personal effects from the car. The on-duty chief delivered the now cool and rehydrated family and their belongings to the rental car office. Soon, our two customers were headed east and could plan next years vacation.
Reflecting back a few years again, we would not have extended the simple service that we provided that day. Most likely, we would have gutted the burned portions of the car in front of the melting customers. The smoldering pile of debris would have been piled up at the curb line, near the feet of the two occupants. The fire officer would have explained what we did and how to get a copy of the fire report the following day. The last function would have been to cover the old couple in a thick cloud of diesel exhaust as we returned to quarters.
The next case study involved a diabetic patient with a low blood pressure sugar reaction. This time, it was the men and women of Paramedic Engine 1 to the rescue. Upon arrival, they were faced with an elderly male who was breathing, but unconscious. Among the magic that began to work, one of the talented medics took a blood sugar sample with a "dexistrip." He was able to identify the problem, low blood sugar.
At about this time, a private commercial ambulance arrived and prepared to transport the man. Our medics treated the low blood sugar by administering an I.V. with water and dextrose solution. Within minutes, we had another "save" and the customer regained consciousness.
Seeing the fire truck and ambulance, the patient told the paramedic that he would not go to the hospital. He said he could not pay the ambulance fees and that he wanted to go home. After more monitoring and checking for other injuries, the medic agreed with the man's statement and persuaded him to sign a release form. The ambulance was returned to service and left the scene.
The captain then asked the customer whether he can remember where he lives and whether he has ever ridden a on a fire truck. The crew gathered up the man's shopping bags and placed them in the jump seat area. The man was invited to hop up between the captain and the driver, and they took him home. Again, in the past, we would have left the man very soon after getting a release signed.
Going The "Extra Mile"
When you evaluate the three stories, there is some common ground. First, it took no extraordinary effort to add a tremendous value for the customers. It simply took looking for and then capitalizing on an opportunity, and it did not cost the department or the city an extra dime. The members all said that they enjoy going the "extra mile."
The last factor to consider is the motivation for improved customer service. To a person, our gang is quick to help, not for self promotion or any other rewards. They will tell you that is just the right thing to do. "If my mom and dad were stranded in Georgia, I would want the firefighters there to help them out." The bottom line is that this is a simple, logical process that must be reinforced and rewarded. The liability question will no doubt surface, but I believe that we significantly reduced our liability by not leaving a disoriented elderly man on a street corner or a couple on the side of a busy highway.
I trust that this article has provided fuel for discussion about how your department can provide added value to your service delivery.
Dennis L. Rubin, a Firehouse® contributing editor, is chief of the Dothan, AL, Fire Department.


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I'm attempting to figure out how to write this post so I don't leave you completely confused. The pictures don't tell the story.
What has been your experience shopping for furniture online?
Oh I know your pain- I ordered a custom organic natural edge coffee table and when I took the 'chrome' legs out of the box, they were obviously spray painted chrome (so dull- not shiny) and half of the paint came off on my fingers, leaving giant finger prints all over the legs- oh and all the sauder joints were totally gross. On the flip side, I've ordered tons of things online that have exceeded my expectations so I think you do like you said, follow all the right steps and then cross your fingers. I'm sure after a good sanding, the table will look much better- that will take the harsh colour off etc. I know you'll definitely make it work and in the end, I'm sure it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sweetie...
Like they always say if it has good bones then work with it. I love the shape of the legs and the structure does look sound. I am right there with you. Give her a good sanding and then decide on a stain of your preference, or not.
I can't wait to see the outcome. In the end, you will have exactly what you wanted. Yeah....
Have a great Tuesday sweetie. Many country hugs, Sherry
I had an incredible experience with a similar table I had custom made. Met and exceeded expectations...but I sure held my breath! It's perfect!
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I love your "make it work" attitude... I can't wait to see how this all turns out! The shape of the table is really perfect for the space and I LOVE the legs- so I think it's definitely worth sanding that baby a bit!
My latest "make it work" moment was when I ordered a cowhide rug that was too big for my space... so I cut that sucker until it DID fit... I'm so glad I didn't send it back b/c now it's perfect! I have a feeling you'll feel the same way about your dining table!
j, you did a good job on the photography. I think we can really see the difference in the grayish tones underneath the leaf and the green of the top...
I have always been so afraid to order on line - thinking I NEED to sit in a chair to judge comfort before ordering.
fingers crossed that you get exactly what you want. in your photo, I can see that the table has great legs.
I love the table so much, sorry more work is required to get the finish you want? What online shop did you purchase it from, it is giving me some great ideas! I am new to the blogging world at Design Savvy of NJ.blogspot.com. Please stop by and if you like it, could you list me on your blog, it would mean the world to me!
ReplyDeleteWhoa...I hate when that happens...but I agree about not sending it back. If you got a good price on it then you can justify that you paid for a hand made table. I am sure there are many ways you can change it and luckily you can use the underneath to test...I have full confidence in you abilities to "make it work"....
ReplyDeleteI'll have to trust your description - as you say, the pictures make it look perfectly weathered and more of a grey tone than a green color. I've usually scoured antique marts, Craigslist, family hand-me-downs and thrift stores and refinished my furniture from there. I've only ordered online after seeing a floor sample first. You've got a great eye and talent to make the table as beautiful as you want it though!
PS - The tree is intriguing, attractive in its own way - it could be a film setting (Sleepy Hollow, a medieval tale, or fun turn-of-the-century farmhouse and woodland setting.)
It's encouraging to hear that professionals have these things happen to them too. I love the shape and the anticipated color of the table. Do you mind sharing the source? Really looking forward to seeing what you do in this room...I'm in the market for a new kitchen table myself and could use some inspiration! You're wonderful, by the way.
ReplyDeleteoh boy. sorry about your green table.
for the most part, i have had really great luck ordering furniture online. i LOVE it when the company has reviews on their site...if i am serious about an item, i will read every single review.
i hope customer service is being nice to you! you need some type of refund in order to pay for all that sandpaper!
I think the shape is gorgeous and the finish too from the photo, but I can picture what you mean by the green tone. I do wonder if the wood needs to cure longer and it will eventually lighten and go grayer. Can you tell me where it was from?
You also really shouldn't have to sand a new table. You should try and get a discount. You are very agreeable to do all of that but if it was for a client, it could be a problem. It is gorgeous though.
Janell I applaud your 'make it work' attitude. Perfection is a tough thing to chase and how you transform that table, may just turn out to be all the more better than your initial expectations; plus you'll be so proud of what you accomplished.
Love the idea of liming wax from Janet. Got to love blogging!!
When we renovated our tiny co-op bathroom last summer, we ordered a custom 24 inch vanity. Unfortunately, Home Depot sent us a 36 inch vanity. The worst part was that instead of shipping us out the correct one to fix the erro, they made us order the correct one again, schedule the pickup of the wrong one with their freight company, and wait 2 weeks for them to credit our account. Yep, so we technically had to pay twice for the vanity.
POOR customer service, but in the end, the correct vanity looks FANTASTIC.
How disappointing! The photos really don't look green at all so I can see how it was very misleading! But you are definitely "make lemonade out of lemons" kind of gal so I know it will look fantastic when it's done (but having to work on a brand new piece isn't exactly what you had in mind!)
I don't typically order furniture online because I always want to see the piece in person (I guess I just don't trust photos to show quality and comfort) but I do shop a lot for other things online with no boo boos so far! :)
Oh this brings back memories! You are not the only crazy one to order a dining room table online. I did as well. From a very reputable company. It arrived and I HATED the finish. Not only the appearance, but it didn't hold up well to scratches. Same boat. My husband sanded the entire thing and we refinished it ourselves. So much work, but in the end we love it and I like to think that it is one of a kind! So sorry it wasn't what you had in mind . . . but it will be.
ReplyDeleteI did get a concession, and I never buy pieces that break the bank! If I did I'd have three pieces of furniture in the house!
It was found at a great price, particularly considering it is a well designed, solid wood, ten foot long dining room table. This is probably why I am so "mellow" about refinishing it, I know a good bargain when I see it, even when requiring sanding to met my high expectations!
Oh, how I know how you feel!! I have ordered many things online and been very very happy. However, I have ordered many things online and had a green table moment. Ah, the beauty of the internet! I now try to always see what the return policy is. Anthropologie's is great for furniture -- and it should be at the cost -- but they will come and pick furniture back up from you. That is if you can part with it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou can look at this in a positive light....At least it arrived undamaged?!? My husband and I ordered a gorgeous dark espresso platform bed and we were so excited to add it to our new home. Somewhere between California and Nebraska, the headboard was dropped and split down the middle :( Makes me sick to this day!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see what you end up doing with it. I know it will be beautiful!
It is so hard ordering online sometimes. I ordered a duvet cover (or is it just a duvet? ha!) awhile back and when it arrived, the color was way off. My husband insisted that I return it, but I was determined to make it work and did! :)
It's a fabulous table and I'm absolutely certain it will be more fabulous when you're done! Too bad you have to go through the work, though. That's why I'm always a little chicken to order something major online. You've got the right attitude though - make it work!
Sherry Hart actually used liming wax on a mirror makeover and I posted about it. She said the brand she used was Briwax. Their site shows you where you can buy it: http://www.briwax.com/findbriwax.htm. She said she's also seen liming wax at Restoration Hardware.
I had a similar thing happen -- we ordered a dining table online and when it showed up, it was distressed (which wasn't depicted in the description and wasn't the look I was going for). Thankfully, the company brought out another table that looked much better. Can't wait to see how yours turns out! The style is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have never ordered furniture online so I can't share any stories about an experience. I do admire your positive attitude about the whole thing, Janell. I know the end result is going to be fabulous and even better than what you originally thought you were getting. You'll make it a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteI love the design of your table! The finish looks what's carried in RH right now. It reminds me of the color of driftwood, but the store lighting is so dim, it's hard to tell if there's an undertone. Well, that's my experience in the store we visit.
Your table is still beautiful and I know you're going to work your magic. I can't wait to see!
Oh, how crummy. I have always worried about that. Us Canadians too can't always order online as a lot of stores don't ship to Canada. I am fortunate that I live near the border and can pick it up down "south" BUT if I had to return something, what a pain.
Also I am always worried that what I see online won't be what I get. It happened with a giveaway win at a store, they sent me the wrong pillow! It wasn't until I told customer service that I had a blog and that I had promoted that company at one time that the tune changed!
Knowing you, you will turn that table into something fabulous, I know that isn't what you wanted to do as you bought it new. Ever tried pickling wood?
I've had some interesting online furniture and art orders lately. I ordered the Holbrook Dining Table from Home Decorators, which has a reclaimed wood top and iron base. The table was delivered and I HATED it. The wood was darker than expected, and totally unfinished, with lots of splinters. I would have sanded and kept it, but the base was crooked also, so it went back.
Then I ordered two chairs from One Kings Lane that I absolutely fell in love with in the photo, but I didn't pay attention to the dimensions and they are much squatter than I expected. Not exactly conducive to curling up.
Oh, and I purchased an upholstered headboard without realizing it would not be tall enough, so I had to sell it on Craigslist.
My online track record is not so great for furniture!


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Prosecutors rested their case against Dr. Conrad Murray yesterday. The prosecution spent Thursday interviewing several medical experts to prove key points in their argument: Michael Jackson's death was a result of Dr. Conrad Murray's failure to monitor Jackson after injecting him with the sedative propofol through an IV drip.
One of the key witnesses for the prosecution was Dr. Steven Shafer (pictured above). His testimony was clear, concise, and seemed damaging to Murray's defense. Shafer reported not only that he believed Michael Jackson's death was completely avoidable, but also that Murray's claim that Jackson injected himself with lethal amounts of propofol was physically impossible.
Earlier testimony from other witnesses for the prosecution said Murray called a girlfriend and one of his clinics at the time of Jackson's death. Shafer went on to state the lack of oxygen in Michael Jackson's lungs caused his heart to stop, which ultimately resulted in his death.
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Shafer also cited several medical studies that show it's impossible for a person to fatally overdose on propofol if administered orally.
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"He's Just Not That Into You"
Because I can't countenance movies with violence, suspense or slapstick, when I'm invited to the screening of a romantic comedy, the answer is ...when do we leave?
"He's Just Not That Into You" is just the sort of film I enjoy, and the pre-release hype was exceptionally effective in piquing my interest.
(I was only slightly hesitant since I'd just seen "New in Town," a romantic comedy that put a fish-out-of-warm-water [in this case actress Renee Zellweger as Miami exec Lucy Hill] into the bitter chill of a New Ulm, MN winter. The predictable romance with union rep Ted Mitchell [Harry Connick, Jr.] is as cheesy as the yogurt produced by the Munck food factory Lucy comes to downsize. A must-miss.)
"He's Just Not That Into You," on the other hand, was smart, sassy, and its romantic set-ups on-pitch. Not that my blessed life ever resembled any of the five or six women and just as many men that form the web of characters seemingly seeking vastly different things from their relationships. And what an attractive web this is: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Lane, Scarlett Johansson plus many more equally alluring young adults.
Does everyone want love? Implicitly, deep down inside, yes. But in the pairing process, do guys want sex and girls want commitment? Definitely.
I enjoyed the New York Times' article on "Into You" director Ken Kwapis, who has been married 18 years to writer Marisa Silver, his co-director on "He Said, She Said." That was a film where each spouse directed half the story about a almost-committed relationship from the point of view of his/her own gender. "Into You" is similar, with one character, who runs a bar, advising a lonely patron about the harsh realities of male communication, and one of the stories about a couple at the "fish or cut bait" moment. There's also a shaky marriage where trust is an issue, and the self-destructive bottle-blonde who wants what she can't have. Throw in a couple cute but faltering ladies never called by skanky, selfish guys and like that sliced kids' book with differently-composed head, body and feet you can rearrange into any combination, you've got pretty close to all the possibilities any romantic comedy ever offered. All in one movie.
The good thing is that with so many relationships going on, each with a plausible core, and with so many quirky and vulnerable people, you're never bored. In fact, writers Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein avoided typical chick flick cliches so assiduously that the movie's website offers a giggle-worthy short portraying each of the top ten romantic comedy devices not in the film--using "Into You's" three cutest male stars for all the roles.
Still, there are plenty of cliches to go around. And of course, nobody in the film ever has any connection to religion (not even in either of two weddings shown), and there's no church given even the nod of a quick scenery shot. In addition, the product placements are just too obvious--with Crest Whitestrips so prominent that after our screening, samples of the tooth whiteners were given out as souvenirs.
Also, no normal, happy marriages earn even a mention, and there's only one person on camera who appears to be over age 35--and even he (Kris Kristofferson) is alone. Finally, if a Martian gleaned his view of earth life from this movie, he'd get the idea that gays make up about a third of the population--and invariably are in advisory positions to all the clueless straights around whom they hover.
Still, this movie met my criteria for an entertaining evening out. My sorority daughter, upon hearing I was on my way to the screening, responded, "Awwww! I wanted to go see that!" And I'm sure she, and every chick who ever settled into a velvet seat with a box of popcorn, will, too. A nice diversion, providing me some juicy fodder for the book I'm writing, and another reminder of why I'm so glad I'm married to the man I am.
But no matter your romantic situation, "Into You" leaves a lot more to chew on than a few kernel-husks stuck in your teeth.
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We're still working through our Oscar must-sees and went to "Gran Torino" last weekend. I loved the Catholicity in that movie. Eastwood was awesomely male. Not enough real men in movies anymore.
My favorite genre is romantic comedy. I'm so glad you do reviews because in this genre, your partner-who-is-into-you can never muster much more than 2 stars and that just leaves us clueless. Thanks!
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Cinema St. Louis is hosting its twelfth annual I LOVE MOVIES TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday, April 24, at the Centene Center for Arts and Education, 3547 Olive Street (1/2 block east of Grand Blvd.). Doors open at 6 pm and trivia begins at 7 pm.
All questions and answers will have a movie-related theme. Cost (if pre-registering) is $20 per person/$160 per table of 8. Admission at the door is $25 per person/$200 per table, if space is available. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Prize baskets and supreme bragging rights will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last places.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
A Guest Post! A Cheesecake So Amazing The Title Doesn't Fit.
I have a super duper special treat for you guys!! I know you had a whole week of guests posts just not too long ago, but I have another one for you today! Back in March when I knew I was moving, I asked my dear friend Lisa if she would mind doing a guest post for you guys! She was so sweet to say yes, but life got a little crazy and stressful for her right around the same time, so we delayed the guest post for now. Which actually works out well for me because I still have a bit of unpacking to do. The majority of my house looks fairly well put together (and a good friend even came over and helped me decorate! Thanks Ammie!) but we've been kind of shoving boxes and random items into the guest room/office, and I really need to get to work on that. Especially since my parents are coming to visit soon. And there is still the little things, like where the heck do I store my giant collection of cast iron skillets?
OH! Today is my anniversary!! Four wonderful years married to one of my best friends! The last four years have been wonderful - crazy, slightly chaotic at times, a little exhausting at others, but I wouldn't have it any other way, because I get to be with you! I love you so much! Here is to another 71 years! :)
So, let me introduce you to my friend Lisa! Lisa is the awesome author/baker/photographic genius behind the blog Parlsey, Sage, Desserts and Linedrives! I met her when I first signed up for the Daring Kitchen back in 2009, and I've kind of had a huge crush on her ever since. She's super sweet, super funny, and everything she makes is just about spectacular. We became friends after the awesome opportunity of hosting a Daring Cooks Challenge together in which we made Cassoulet! Ok, enough of my gushing, I have boxes to attend to!
Hi everyone! First let me start by saying that I'm absolutely thrilled and flattered to be guest posting for Jenni. We go way back in blogging years, 2009 to be exact, via The Daring Kitchen. I liked her the moment I first spoke with her, and love her blog..leading to us hosting a Daring Cooks challenge together - Cassoulet in December 2010, if any of you are members of the Daring Kitchen and remember that one - the one where I made two pots of Cassoulet because my computer crashed and I lost ALL of my photos from the first one. Let's just say, I ate so much Cassoulet in one month, I could swear I was waddling when I walked. Regardless, it was such a pleasure hosting the challenge with her!
Speaking of waddling, I have a very rich and decadent dessert for you. It's a Caramelized Banana Pudding Cheesecake with a Salted Cashew Praline - Vanilla Wafer crust - an eclectic take on your basic banana pudding with vanilla wafers. Technically, this crust does not contain any crushed cashew pralines, although those would work well too, but combining the candied, salted cashews, brown sugar and browned butter with the vanilla wafer crumbs, gives it a crunchy praline flavor and texture.
I adapted the cheesecake base from a recipe from a Daring Bakers challenge back in April of '09. It's a uber creamy cheesecake, probably the creamiest I've ever had, so when you fold the caramelized bananas into the cheesecake batter, then bake in a water bath, it comes pretty close to a smooth, creamy banana pudding texture.
By the way, did you know you can split a banana into three equal strips by sticking a finger in one end of the banana and pushing into it? You can see this in my collage in this post. A really neat trick to have on hand when you want uniform chunks of banana.
Finally, when Jenni asked me to guest post for her back in March, (due to some worrisome and sad situations in my life, and Jenni's move, it was postponed way too many times!) I really wanted to create something beautiful, unique and delectable. Well, I conquered the latter two. Some rainy, humid weather hit as I was preparing it, so when it came to the beautiful part, it was a complete failure. I bruleed some banana slices to stick into luscious, fluffy mounds of whipped cream around the cheeesecake. The whipped cream started to melt and slide off, even though the bananas had cooled down completely.
I switched gears and decided to make a swiss meringue to pile on top and blast with my kitchen torch. I know meringue doesn't work well on rainy, muggy days, but I hoped the food gods would cut me a break. I guess I used up all of my 'break tickets' because no dice. I finally gave up and just stuck bruleed banana slices (which were starting to melt too) around the cheesecake and dubbed it 'rustic'. However, you can make it gorgeous, just avoid decorating on rainy, muggy days!
By the way, the first photo was straight from the freezer so I could get a clean slice for photos. The second slice photo is as it should be, creamy and slightly gooey!
Thanks so much for thinking of me for this guest post, Jenni!
Caramelized Banana Pudding Cheesecake with Salted Cashew Praline - Vanilla Wafer Crust
Toasted, Salted Cashew Praline-Vanilla Wafer Crust
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1 stick (4 oz) butter, melted and browned
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup cashew praline, chopped finely (recipe follows)
Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Filling
Adapted from THIS cheesecake recipe
3 packages of cream cheese, 8 oz each (total of 24 oz) room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or the innards of 1 plump vanilla bean)
1 tablespoon banana liqueur, optional - I didn't use any, just giving you an option to enhance the banana flavor
Caramelized bananas (recipe follows)
1. Make Crust. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, cashew praline, and light brown sugar in a food processor with a few light pulses. Drizzle in melted brown butter and vanilla extract as you're pulsing, until crust holds together slightly when squeezed. Press the crust on the bottom and up the side of a lightly buttered 9-inch springform pan, using the bottom and side of a small glass to really pack it in. Place in preheated oven and bake for 5 - 7 minutes. Remove and let cool. Do not turn oven off, keep it at 350F for baking the cheesecake.
2. Make Cheesecake filling. Combine cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a stand-mixer (or in a large bowl if using a hand-mixer) and cream together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Make sure to scrape down the bowl in between each egg. Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and liqeuer (if using) and blend until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in caramelized bananas.
4. Wrap outside of springform pan, from the bottom up, in tin foil (this prevents water from seeping into the pan). Pour batter into prepared crust and tap the pan on the counter a few times to bring all air bubbles to the surface. Place pan into a larger pan and pour boiling water into the larger pan until halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan.
5. Bake 70 minutes, until it is almost done - but jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake finish baking in the cooling oven for one hour. This prevents cracks in the cheesecake. After one hour is up, remove the cheesecake from oven and lift carefully out of water bath. Let it finish cooling on the counter, and then cover and put in the fridge to chill for several hours to overnight. Once fully chilled, it is ready to serve.
Serve with your favorite caramel sauce, toffee bits, whipped cream, bruleed banana slices*..or just enjoy as is :).
* To make bruleed banana slices..cut a banana into slices, any way you want. Sprinkle the cut sides, generously, with granulated sugar, and caramelize with a kitchen torch, or place on a lined sheet pan under the broiler, keeping a close eye on them so they don't burn.
Salted Cashew Praline
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 cup salted cashews, toasted
Heat a large heavy saute pan over medium heat, until hot, but not smoking. Sprinkle sugar around the pan and drizzle with corn syrup. Cook, without stirring, just gently shaking the pan if some areas are turning color quicker than other areas, until whole mixture turns a golden amber color, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add cashews; stir until they're completely coated. Cool on parchment lined pan. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 1 1/3 cups cashew praline.
Caramelized Bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 to 3 bananas, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1. Heat a large heavy saute pan over medium heat, until hot, but not smoking. Sprinkle sugar around the pan and drizzle with corn syrup. Cook, without stirring, just gently shaking the pan if some areas are turning color quicker than other areas, until whole mixture turns a golden amber color, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Stir in butter until smooth (caramel will sizzle), then add chopped bananas and cook until they're caramelized but still slightly firm, about 4 -5 minutes. Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so the caramel doesn't dry out, until cool and ready to fold into cheesecake batter.
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That cheesecake is stupendous! Terrific. A lovely guest post.
Rosa- AnonymousAugust 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM
OMG! This sounds so yummy and I hate bananas and banana pudding even more but my boyfriend loves both so I'm going to make this for him. Instead of the vanilla wafers for the crust, I think I'll try butter or shortbread cookies.....THANKS FOR A DELICIOUS LOOKING CHEESECAKE TO ADD TO MY COLLECTION!
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Super funny song about Harry Potter!
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A lot of people seem to have trouble with getting 100% at the Defence Against the Dark Arts room. Here is a walkthrough video. I know it isn't the best quality. ;)
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa goes on the road again this week and possibly next with a pair of trips to Washington, D.C..
The trip this week is expected to be a quick turnaround on Wednesday and Thursday for a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Villaraigosa is first vice president of the organization.
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Ray Caprio filed a complaint against Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group, LLC (HRRG) alleging two claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals revived his claim.
HRRG is primarily in the business of acquiring and/or collecting debts, so -- at least in certain circumstances -- it agrees that it may fall under the FDCPA definition of a "debt collector." And that's how HRRG became tangled in litigation with Caprio: trying to collect a debt.
Caprio filed a putative class action complaint under the FDCPA based on a collection letter he received from HRRG. He specifically alleged that HRRG violated 15 U.S.C. §1692g because the instructions in the letter were confusing.
Caprio claimed that "the least sophisticated consumer would believe that he should choose either of the instructions as set forth in the second paragraph of the notice and either call the toll free number or write to HRRG at the address on the letter, to dispute the alleged debt." However, a dispute of a debt must be in writing in order to be effective in the Third Circuit.
HRRG also allegedly violated 15 U.S.C. § 1692e(10) by "providing language that misrepresents to the least sophisticated consumer that she can call [sic] either call the toll free number or write to HRRG at the address on the letter, to dispute the alleged debt, when in fact she must dispute the alleged debt in writing for the dispute to be effective."
The district court granted HRRG's motion for judgment on the pleadings, and Caprio appealed.
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If your firm acts as a debt collector, be certain that your collection letters aren't open to multiple interpretations.
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- Good Faith Losers Stuck with FDCPA Claim Costs (FindLaw's In House)
- Wrong Words Will Cost You Under FDCPA (FindLaw's Second Circuit Blog)


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The Pros:Intelligent 'game director' spawns enemies specifically based on in game events and players skills/situations - never a dull moment. Great to play with friends - co-op survival gameplay has never been this good, and it really adds to the fun and excitement. Source engine remains fast and pretty even on older hardware. The Cons:Only 20 levels. Expensive for what it is. Boring single player gameplay - no good story, characters or replay value.
Introduced on November 18th 2008, Left 4 Dead is an online zombie survival game by Valve. Based on the source engine, the online multiplayer aspect is the main attraction on the game - pitting 4 user survivors of a zombie apocalypse against hoards of zombie cannon fodder and 4 "infected" super mutants - also played by real people.
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The point of the game is for the survivors to make their way across the map as fast as possible without dying - due to the fact that amunition and health supplies are in limited supply, while zombie players main objectives are to stop them.
intelligent 'game director' spawns enemies specifically based on in game events and players skills/situations - never a dull moment
great to play with friends - co-op survival gameplay has never been this good, and it really adds to the fun and excitement
source engine remains fast and pretty even on older hardware
You can play as the special zombies!
great online play - never gets boring
co-op is the core of this game and is enhanced when everyone on the team has a microphone and uses it effectively.
constant free updates fix bugs and improve minor annoyances, free major update 'Survival Pack' included 16 maps, new game mode, leader board and 7 new acheivements
Campaigns are highly replayable
AI director makes sure each play through is different
No real story line, which gave developers more time to work on other aspects of the game
Only 20 levels
expensive for what it is
boring single player gameplay - no good story, characters or replay value
Some people can't connect to servers
If you die in singleplayer, it's over, unlike when your teammates die
Awesome game for zombie fans! Incredible game-play; the zombies actually run screaming at you for once instead of just hobbling around. The AI director sends hordes upon hordes at you if you stay in one spot which I can only imagine would happen if there really was some sort of infection. The game is not without its flaws however; it does get quite old after a little while as you are stuck playing the same few levels and missions over and over in both versus and single player. Many of the online servers seem to be quite laggy; hopefully this issue will be addressed with updates in the future. One other little peeve I have is the fact that setting up a custom server does not allow much customization in the way of options. Keep in mind the game is very limited; but it is still great nonetheless. Valve certainly could have improved maybe just a little more before release but hopefully in the future they will update the game with more features like they have with their other titles.
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Richmond, Va. -- The Charlotte Knights swept a doubleheader from the Richmond Braves Tuesday.
The Knights took the first game 6-5 and won the nightcap 5-1 to gain a split of the six game series.
In the opener, Charlotte jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning on a run-scoring double by Danny Richar and an RBI single by David Cook.
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Developer(s) | Shiny Entertainment Tommy Tallarico Studios |
Publisher(s) | Interplay |
Designer(s) | David Perry |
Composer(s) | Jesper Kyd |
Engine | Messiah engine |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Distribution | 2 CD-ROMs |
Messiah is a third person shooter video game developed by Shiny and published by Interplay.
The player controls Bob, a putto sent by God to clean up the corruption and sin on Earth. After making his way through the world and defeating a genetically modified super-human, Bob is asked to return by God, telling him that if humans are prepared to tamper with His creations, there is no place for Him on Earth and leave them to their own devices.
Bob refuses and this act of defiance attracts the attention of Satan, who follows Bob and attempts to lead him astray. As the story progresses, it becomes quite clear that Satan is behind the corruption on Earth, and it's up to Bob to stop him.
The game is set sometime in the distant future. The environment is a comedic take on the high-tech, futuristic city atmosphere of films such as Blade Runner and games of the cyberpunk genre. The levels are large and relatively open in both the horizontal and vertical dimensions. The player, as Bob, is able to fly around at great heights, although his small wings can only carry him a limited distance from the ground, necessitating a combination of climbing and flying, and so the gameplay environment features a great deal of vertical movement and exploration.
While in his cherub form, Bob is defenseless and can very easily be killed; however, he may possess any biological lifeform by jumping into their body. The most common type of lifeform is Human, and Bob will spend much of his time jumping from one to another. Other examples include rats, cyborgs and aliens. In more difficult levels, Bob can only possess another body when the target is oblivious to his presence, thus adding a stealth element to the game.
Once in control of a host, he can interact with the environment and Non-Player Characters (NPCs) by using switches or weapons and fighting in unarmed combat. Some switches require a specific human host to activate (e.g. a scientist is required to access a secure laboratory area, or a radiation worker to handle live nuclear material); these form the basis for the game's puzzles. Other puzzles include using Bob's wings to access somewhere out of reach or too small for a host body to enter.
Most humans will ignore Bob, or be intrigued by him. The police and security force, however, will shoot on sight, as will the Chots - a separatist humanoid race who regularly appear in street battles with the police in hopes of driving the Fathers out of power.
As Bob progresses through the game, his reputation precedes him, and he is actively sought after by the police, as announced by this in-game public address:
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Lowell, Mass., – Segue Manufacturing Services (Segue), today released a new eBook, "The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Outsourcing and Establishing a Partnership for Success". The 40-page guide provides key strategies and practical advice to establish successful partnerships with a contract manufacturer. More than 7 Essential Steps are discussed in detail to help companies maximize the benefits of outsourcing:
Making the decision to outsource your manufacturing either locally or to a low cost region of the world requires time, commitment and focus, but the benefits can be extensive. Selecting the right contract manufacturer can help keep fixed costs low, reduce capital requirements, increase ROI and help gain access to capabilities outside a company's core competencies.
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Are emotions the next frontier in game development? Valve thinks so. VentureBeat reports that the company has been experimenting with a player's emotional experience with a game, creating tools that measure physiological signals--things like facial expressions, pupil dilation, the pH content of sweat--and incorporating that biofeedback into gameplay experiences.
Mike Ambinder is Valve's resident experimental psychologist, a curious position to keep on a game developer's payroll. At last week's NeuroGaming Conference and Expo he spoke at length about Valve's experiments with biometric-enhanced gameplay. One example sees players tasked with four minutes to shoot 100 enemies, with the time ticking down faster as players exhibit signs of panic. Another involves playing Portal 2 with your eyes, which would theoretically allow you to react much more quickly than a mouse.
Valve is no stranger to thinking outside of the (gaming) box; late last year the web started buzzing when the company posted a job listing for a hardware industrial designer and subsequently expressed frustration with "a lack of innovation" in the PC gaming space. And at CES this year Valve CEO Gabe Newell sat down with The Verge to chat about the potential of biometrics as input method for the future of gaming.
Granted, we aren't likely to see any real innovation or an actual product just yet. I can't really imagine what a biofeedback sensor for gaming might look like, but trying to get my Kinect to function properly in my apartment is onerous enough--to say nothing of peripherals that would adequately analyze my sweat and pupils whenever I wanted to go for another round of Counter-Strike. But Valve is wandering into a brave new world; consider my interest piqued.
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